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Homemade Rose Petal Sugar Cookies Recipe

Rose Petal Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery sugar cookies infused with finely chopped dried rose petals and decorated with elegant royal icing roses. These floral cookies deliver a subtle, authentic rose aroma without overpowering sweetness, making them perfect for tea parties, gifts, weddings, or spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dried rose petals food-grade
  • Royal icing for decoration
  • Gel food coloring optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until dough forms.
  6. Gently fold in chopped dried rose petals.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and space evenly on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
  10. Decorate with royal icing rose designs and allow icing to set.

Notes

Use only food-grade dried rose petals. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating to prevent icing from melting.